The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he

differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear

held my arm. I noted how his fingertips

to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

nod, reassuring him that I would not

gives me a crooked awkward smile and

beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy

kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me

I loved staring at

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him as a

that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

But still, I liked to see

even more.

way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that

cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to

continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was

You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was

stated at me from afar and took a picture of

bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his

at all.” I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real

eyes. “Is that even a question?

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a

has only been a few years and you’re

be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me to